Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
Anne Olivar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in practical and person-centered therapy, meaning you are in charge of the process while I guide and support you. I specialize in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help manage big emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical work challenges us to understand seemingly opposing thoughts and feelings. In DBT, we focus on building skills in 4 areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance to help achieve our goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in practical and person-centered therapy, meaning you are in charge of the process while I guide and support you. I specialize in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help manage big emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical work challenges us to understand seemingly opposing thoughts and feelings. In DBT, we focus on building skills in 4 areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance to help achieve our goals.
Miranda Saling Aultman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Miranda Saling Aultman, MSW, LCSW, is a mental health therapist providing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults desiring support for anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma recovery. Miranda uses various evidence-based treatment modalities to enhance the therapeutic experience for each individual based on their distinct needs and goals. Miranda has spent her career supporting children, youth and families in both civilian and military communities throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States as a part of the public school system, social services, faith-based groups, mental health services, and non-profits.
Miranda Saling Aultman, MSW, LCSW, is a mental health therapist providing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults desiring support for anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma recovery. Miranda uses various evidence-based treatment modalities to enhance the therapeutic experience for each individual based on their distinct needs and goals. Miranda has spent her career supporting children, youth and families in both civilian and military communities throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States as a part of the public school system, social services, faith-based groups, mental health services, and non-profits.
Debbie Chendanda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I am currently accepting new clients. I'm so glad you are here! I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental space to talk about life’s challenges. I love working with children, teens, college students and families to help provide support and direction. I am passionate about helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living a life that is fulfilling. Often childhood trauma or dysfunctional family systems can cause so much pain, that we struggle to even love ourselves, but there is hope and these wounds can be healed.
I am currently accepting new clients. I'm so glad you are here! I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental space to talk about life’s challenges. I love working with children, teens, college students and families to help provide support and direction. I am passionate about helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living a life that is fulfilling. Often childhood trauma or dysfunctional family systems can cause so much pain, that we struggle to even love ourselves, but there is hope and these wounds can be healed.
My therapeutic approach is direct, person-centered, and deeply supportive. I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and providing specialized care to military service members, recognizing the distinct challenges they face. My practice is goal-oriented and strengths-based, focusing on empowering clients to harness their inherent capabilities to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. Through a collaborative and empathetic process, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change.
My therapeutic approach is direct, person-centered, and deeply supportive. I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and providing specialized care to military service members, recognizing the distinct challenges they face. My practice is goal-oriented and strengths-based, focusing on empowering clients to harness their inherent capabilities to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. Through a collaborative and empathetic process, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change.
Molly J. McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MBA, CDM, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Meredith Williams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Taking the first step for therapy should not be minimized. We will work together from start to finish, to uncover the best version of yourself. The foundation of my work is client-centered and trauma-focused, which concentrates on establishing trust and respect in order for change to occur. I have experience working with individuals who have endured trauma and as a result struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. I also have a passion for working with individuals from the LGBTQ community and struggle with the unfortunate anxieties of marginalization.
Taking the first step for therapy should not be minimized. We will work together from start to finish, to uncover the best version of yourself. The foundation of my work is client-centered and trauma-focused, which concentrates on establishing trust and respect in order for change to occur. I have experience working with individuals who have endured trauma and as a result struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. I also have a passion for working with individuals from the LGBTQ community and struggle with the unfortunate anxieties of marginalization.
Kalita D McBride
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
The House of Gray PLLC was created with the strong friend and family member in mind. The one that often feels alone and who finds it difficult to be vulnerable with their loved ones. Our passion lies in educating, empowering and healing communities that have been fragmented for generations. Our energy is rooted in being empathic, safe and nonjudgmental to support your journey towards healing and inner peace. We guide you in finding meaning to the challenges you face and explore your inner strengths to thrive.
The House of Gray PLLC was created with the strong friend and family member in mind. The one that often feels alone and who finds it difficult to be vulnerable with their loved ones. Our passion lies in educating, empowering and healing communities that have been fragmented for generations. Our energy is rooted in being empathic, safe and nonjudgmental to support your journey towards healing and inner peace. We guide you in finding meaning to the challenges you face and explore your inner strengths to thrive.
Shelby Cesario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hi there! I am so happy you are here. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem and behavioral issues at home and school. I work with clients to create a safe space in which to gain greater self awareness, improve coping skills, and improve mental and emotional well being. I use a strengths-based client centered approach incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques, holistic therapies such as walk and talk as well as yoga techniques and expressive therapies such as art, play and sand therapy. I am also a trained EMDR therapist.
Hi there! I am so happy you are here. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem and behavioral issues at home and school. I work with clients to create a safe space in which to gain greater self awareness, improve coping skills, and improve mental and emotional well being. I use a strengths-based client centered approach incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques, holistic therapies such as walk and talk as well as yoga techniques and expressive therapies such as art, play and sand therapy. I am also a trained EMDR therapist.
Susan Lipiec
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
Tiffany Sands (Husack)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Telehealth only at the current time. Do you struggle with anxiety and/or depression that affects your everyday life? Do you wonder if your life could be better? Now more than ever people are struggling and don’t know how to overcome their challenges & are feeling alone. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live the life you desire. For the past 25 years I have offered a supportive and non-judgmental environment with an integrative approach that maximizes the ability to overcome obstacles to happiness and fulfillment. We will work collaboratively in assisting you with developing and achieving your personal goals.
Telehealth only at the current time. Do you struggle with anxiety and/or depression that affects your everyday life? Do you wonder if your life could be better? Now more than ever people are struggling and don’t know how to overcome their challenges & are feeling alone. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live the life you desire. For the past 25 years I have offered a supportive and non-judgmental environment with an integrative approach that maximizes the ability to overcome obstacles to happiness and fulfillment. We will work collaboratively in assisting you with developing and achieving your personal goals.
Sasha Morphis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to working with children, teenagers, and young adults to overcome obstacles in their lives. I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. My primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and I believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to make sure every client leaves feeling empowered and well educated to tackle the various challenges that can arise in their lives.
I am committed to working with children, teenagers, and young adults to overcome obstacles in their lives. I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. My primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and I believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to make sure every client leaves feeling empowered and well educated to tackle the various challenges that can arise in their lives.
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****Not accepting new clients***Lauren Cardwell, MSW, LCSW is a clinical therapist.. She believes that being a human is hard and messy, but that people have the capability to be resilient. She is passionate about helping others make positive changes in their own timing. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based and a collaborative experience between her and her clients. Her goal of therapy is to help clients feel seen and heard in their experiences. She utilizes Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is trauma-focused. She is LBGTQ+ affirming and works with individuals, children, adults, couples, and families.
****Not accepting new clients***Lauren Cardwell, MSW, LCSW is a clinical therapist.. She believes that being a human is hard and messy, but that people have the capability to be resilient. She is passionate about helping others make positive changes in their own timing. Her approach to therapy is strengths-based and a collaborative experience between her and her clients. Her goal of therapy is to help clients feel seen and heard in their experiences. She utilizes Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is trauma-focused. She is LBGTQ+ affirming and works with individuals, children, adults, couples, and families.
Therapy is such a unique experience but what I appreciate most is that each therapeutic relationship is particular and solely for YOU. In my therapy practice, I collaborate with you around your wishes and hopes, ideally creating a space where you feel empowered and as much a facilitator of your progress as I am. I believe in the healing potentials of a safe and supportive relationship, and this is what I strive to cultivate with each of my clients. I feel comfortable working with folks around anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence needs, and burnout from their helping/healing roles.
Therapy is such a unique experience but what I appreciate most is that each therapeutic relationship is particular and solely for YOU. In my therapy practice, I collaborate with you around your wishes and hopes, ideally creating a space where you feel empowered and as much a facilitator of your progress as I am. I believe in the healing potentials of a safe and supportive relationship, and this is what I strive to cultivate with each of my clients. I feel comfortable working with folks around anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence needs, and burnout from their helping/healing roles.
Dr. Stephen Messer | Chapel Hill Psychotherapy
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As a clinical psychologist, my ideal client seeks personalized, expert care to navigate various emotional and psychological challenges. They may be dealing with stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. These individuals are often motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, and achieve personal growth and resilience. My approach is to meet each client where they are, offering compassionate, tailored treatment that addresses their unique needs and helps them achieve their goals for psychological well-being.
As a clinical psychologist, my ideal client seeks personalized, expert care to navigate various emotional and psychological challenges. They may be dealing with stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. These individuals are often motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, and achieve personal growth and resilience. My approach is to meet each client where they are, offering compassionate, tailored treatment that addresses their unique needs and helps them achieve their goals for psychological well-being.
Sherise Swensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Waitlist for new clients
Sherise Swensen, MSW, LCSW believes in authenticity and living life in accordance with one’s own values. She has experience and interest in working with a variety of client experiences, including mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, life transitions, and grief.
Sherise Swensen, MSW, LCSW believes in authenticity and living life in accordance with one’s own values. She has experience and interest in working with a variety of client experiences, including mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, life transitions, and grief.
Chapel Hill Art Therapy-Uli Schempp
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LCMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.
Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.
Therapy can be an intimidating space, so let’s work together to find the best method for you. I believe that the therapy room is a space to be yourself, grow, be challenged, and know that no topic is off limits. I enjoy working with families, individuals, and couples who are struggling with issues of sexuality, gender, suicidality, and interpersonal dynamics. I try to understand each person and find ways to challenge you in a caring way. I use a variety of tools from my training including harm reduction, Bowen family systems, sex therapy, health at every size, liberation health model, and more.
Therapy can be an intimidating space, so let’s work together to find the best method for you. I believe that the therapy room is a space to be yourself, grow, be challenged, and know that no topic is off limits. I enjoy working with families, individuals, and couples who are struggling with issues of sexuality, gender, suicidality, and interpersonal dynamics. I try to understand each person and find ways to challenge you in a caring way. I use a variety of tools from my training including harm reduction, Bowen family systems, sex therapy, health at every size, liberation health model, and more.
LeAnn Meckley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Therapy is an opportunity to help people diminish pain, cope with challenges, and gain support through adverse experiences. Additionally, it challenges personal growth through insight development, compassion and attentiveness. I have 16 years of experience and my areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, religious trauma, perinatal and postpartum health, couples therapy and chronic illness. I often work with individuals struggling to cope with the day to day and who want to align their beliefs and values with the people around them; whether that's the family, workplace or a faith institution.
Therapy is an opportunity to help people diminish pain, cope with challenges, and gain support through adverse experiences. Additionally, it challenges personal growth through insight development, compassion and attentiveness. I have 16 years of experience and my areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, religious trauma, perinatal and postpartum health, couples therapy and chronic illness. I often work with individuals struggling to cope with the day to day and who want to align their beliefs and values with the people around them; whether that's the family, workplace or a faith institution.
Karen Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Online Only)
As a clinician, I embrace a strength-based approach and I borrow from many different cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy theories. I believe that building a positive therapeutic relationship is of great importance in the therapeutic process and that our time together should feel supportive and safe. I utilize dialogue, psychoeducation, relaxation/ mindfulness, reframing negative thoughts and positive decision making.
As a clinician, I embrace a strength-based approach and I borrow from many different cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy theories. I believe that building a positive therapeutic relationship is of great importance in the therapeutic process and that our time together should feel supportive and safe. I utilize dialogue, psychoeducation, relaxation/ mindfulness, reframing negative thoughts and positive decision making.
SheStorm Psychological Solutions, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
A messy divorce? Dating? Fear of aging? Work-life balance? Lost yourself in societal expectations? Check, check, and check. Challenging life events can result in struggles with anxiety, fear, anger, shame, perfectionism, self-hatred, or depression? Life is too short to live like this. I promise, there is another way! My life's purpose is to help women to live their lives authentically, purposefully, and with joy.
A messy divorce? Dating? Fear of aging? Work-life balance? Lost yourself in societal expectations? Check, check, and check. Challenging life events can result in struggles with anxiety, fear, anger, shame, perfectionism, self-hatred, or depression? Life is too short to live like this. I promise, there is another way! My life's purpose is to help women to live their lives authentically, purposefully, and with joy.
